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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,705.56, 33,992.73 and 14,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,705.56, 33,992.73 and 14,394.96 is: 21,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,705.56 : 33,992.73 = 14,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,705.56/33,992.73 = 14,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,705.56x = 33,992.73 × 14,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,705.56x = 489,323,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,323,988.64/22,705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.84

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